Digital & data programme
As AI and data embed, focus shifts to scaling what works and its application to open and trusted transport systems
PILLAR PARTNER
3 March, Day 1
Session 1: 11.15-12.15
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
Driving public transport innovation: a data and AI powered approach
In transportation, we’ve spent a century mastering the physical - the tarmac, the tracks, and the bridges. In 2026, the real frontier isn't building more; it’s about embedding intelligence into what we already have. How do we take a physical national transport network and give it a digital nervous system that can think, react, and self-optimise for safer and smoother journeys?
Moderator: Janet White, AI and Data in Transport lead, Deloitte
Kamran Ashraf, Head of Digital Lab, National Highways (invited)
Katherine Williamson, Data, Insight and People Analytics, DfT (invited)
Ian Gordon, UKIMEA Data and AI Leader, Arup
James Colclough, Digital Director, AECOM
Caroline Barnett-Phillips, Head of Data Engineering, TfW
PILLAR PARTNER
4 March, Day 2
Session 2: 11.15-12.15
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
Scaling AI from pilots
What are the barriers to scaling successful AI pilots and how can we ensure interoperability and value capture? Lessons learned from national and city-level deployments.
Moderator: Bolly Williams, Director, Deloitte
Subu Kamal, Head of Software Product TRL Software
Mark Nicholson, Chief Executive, Vivacity
Joe Collis, Business Director, Advisory, Amey
Vikki Williams, Digital Water Lead, Arup
Philippe Perret, Mobility Insights Technical Manager, BT Active Intelligence
Session 3: 14.45-15.45
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
From insight to impact: turning digital capability into delivery at scale
How do we use real time data and scaled AI to change how place-based infrastructure performs, for people productivity and prosperity?
Vijay Sharma, Chief Commercial Officer for the Deloitte Global Sustainability business
Iain Burgess, UKI Public Sector Leader, Google Cloud
Carlos Carreiras, Mayor of Cascais, Portugal
Malcolm Lowe, CIO, TfGM